Special heatstroke with Delta® ThermoPoultry
When animals are under heat stress, their metabolism suffers. Natural mechanisms for reducing body heat may prove insufficient to protect vital functions and poultry production.
Action must therefore be taken to limit the combined effects of temperature and humidity on the animals. Both husbandry and nutrition can provide solutions to this problem. The CCPA Group offers tailored solutions that take account of the animals’ needs to manage this tricky period.
Did you know?
Poultry are very sensitive to heat:
- Birds have no sweat glands
- The body temperature of birds is around 41°C. A variation of 4°C is lethal.
- Heat is regulated by perspiration, convection and an increase in the surface area exchanged with the air (by opening the wings, for example).
Reduce the impact of heatstroke!
Heatstroke is caused by an excessive rise in the animal’s body temperature, leading to high mortality and reduced zootechnical performance.
Impact of high temperatures in poultry farming
Ingestion, average daily gain and Consumption Index of chickens reared at different temperatures
International Journal of AgriScience Vol. 2(8): 675-683, August 2012
Economic impact
In addition to mortality, which has a direct impact on profits, heatstroke reduces zootechnical performance and increases economic losses.
- -25% average daily gain
- – 20% feed intake
- + 3% consumption index
- + 26% mortality
For temperatures of 31°C for 10 hours at 35-42 days of age (Quinteiro-Filho, 2010 & Quinteiro-Fihlo, 2012)
Effect of the Temperature/Humidity pair
The temperature felt is affected by the level of humidity in the henhouse.
Temperatures: limits not to be exceeded
- Egg weight affected at 23°C and above
- 0.4% between 23 and 27°C
- 0.8% if >>27°C
- Egg-laying rate affected from 30°C (depending on humidity)
- Consumption index reduced from 28°C
In all cases, make sure you respect the following basics:
- Check ventilation
- Check the availability and quality of water. Encourage the consumption of water with specific solutions (vitamin C, electrolytes, etc.) in the drinking water
- Water should be at room temperature
- Avoid stressing the animals as much as possible during the hottest hours of the day
- Keep bedding at a “cool” temperature
- Reduce the number of animals per square metre
- Encourage the use of suitable equipment: fogging, pad cooling, etc.
Delta® ThermoPoultry: natural support for your poultry’s performance during heat stress!
DELTAVIT has developed Delta® ThermoPoultry to alleviate the harmful effects of heatstroke on poultry. This innovative solution combines the synergistic action of electrolytes, antioxidants and carefully selected flavonoids. During heatstrokes, Delta® ThermoPoultry reduces the negative impact of heat stress.
Delta® ThermoPoultry is used during periods of high heat at a rate of 1 sachet (100 g) per 1,000 litres of drinking water for 3 to 5 days.